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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 1,039.93 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 1,039.93 and 231.01 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 1,039.93 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/1,039.93 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 1,039.93 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 240,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,234.23/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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